§43-109.1.

§43-109.1.
   
   If the parents of a minor unmarried child are separated without being
   divorced, the judge of the district court, upon application of either
   parent, may issue any civil process necessary to inquire into the
   custody of said minor unmarried child. The court may award the custody
   of said child to either party or both, in accordance with the best
   interests of the child, for such time and pursuant to such regulations
   as the case may require. The decision of the judge shall be guided by
   the rules prescribed in Section 2 of this act.